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Our large CPG client is seeking a Social Media Content Specialist who will be responsible for producing platform-native content, managing day-to-day social operations, and supporting the execution of social media campaigns across multiple channels. This role combines creativity, production, trend awareness, and operational excellence to bring social strategy to life. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in visual content creation, comfortable appearing on camera for demonstrations, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining brand consistency.
The Basics Duration: 12 months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, Chicago
Top 3 Required Qualifications
Proven experience creating social media content, including videography, photography, static graphics, and short-form video editing.
Strong social media platform expertise (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) and experience managing daily social operations.
Demonstrated project management capability with the ability to coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, and execute campaigns end-to-end.
Other Qualifications
Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, design, or related field preferred
2+years of experience in social media management, including campaign execution and operational coordination
Strong copywriting skills and ability to deliver clear, compelling captions and social copy
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools
Portfolio that showcases design work or standout social content
Experience sourcing and coordinating creator or partner content
Working knowledge of social analytics, optimization techniques, and reporting
Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred)
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and ability to work independently
Experience with pet-related content is strongly desired; access to a dog for product demonstrations is a plus
Must be comfortable appearing on camera for product demonstrations
Key Responsibilities
Create content across platforms including photography, videography, static graphics, and short-form video, ensuring alignment with brand strategy
Manage daily content production workflows including asset requests, approvals, scheduling, and publishing
Write copy for captions and contribute to proactive social engagement activities
Coordinate with internal teams and agency partners to support content delivery and campaign goals
Monitor platform trends, emerging formats, and new features including generative AI and AI-assisted production methods
Source and evaluate creator partnership opportunities and manage external creator relationships, contracts, deliverables, and timelines
Execute organic social media operations including handling direct messages and maintaining a consistent brand expression
Maintain social media content calendars with focus on brand consistency and strategic alignment
Plan and execute social media campaigns including publishing, platform coordination, and performance tracking
Partner with the social team to identify insights, optimization opportunities, and performance improvements
Monitor social media trends and provide recommendations for content and engagement enhancements
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
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Donna Ruch - Senior Recruiter, National Delivery
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and pe